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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.70, 336.96 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.70, 336.96 and 179.16 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.70 : 336.96 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.70/336.96 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.70x = 336.96 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.70x = 60,369.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,369.75/224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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